T2D remission programme engagement Influences
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Factors influencing engagement with a Type 2 Diabetes Remission programme
IRAS ID
335753
Contact name
Patricia Burns
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Dundee
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 9 months, 31 days
Research summary
This survey study will explore the views of people with Type 2 diabetes about remission and weight management. This information will allow NHS Tayside to make service improvements that better suit the needs of participants. By broadening participation to multiple Scottish wide sources, this study will also be able to inform national service improvements.
Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is a condition affecting 7% adults in the UK, and which can be put into remission through weight loss. A recent Diabetes UK funded study called the DiRECT trial found that 90% of individuals who lost 15kg or more were able to get their diabetes into remission.Achieving 15kg weight loss and remission can be challenging though. In the DiRECT trial, programme attrition rate was 17% and half of participants did not achieve remission. NHS Tayside provides a standard group remission programme for individuals with T2D. Optimising programme retention, engagement and health outcomes is paramount.
Engaging young adults in the remission programme is of particular concern. People with early-onset type 2 diabetes (under 40 years of age) experience greater health risks and poorer health outcomes, yet have poorer attainment of health targets and lower engagement. Analysis of the first ~100 participants to receive the NHS Tayside T2D remission programme, found retention rates for individuals with early-onset type 2 diabetes to be much lower than other age groups.Recruitment through multiple sources ensures breadth and power of response: My Diabetes My Way website subscribers, NHS Research Scotland Diabetes Network Research Register users (NRS Diabetes); Scottish Health Research Register users (SHARE), and members of online support groups (e.g. through Facebook). Participants will be asked for their thoughts on diabetes and remission programme engagement to determine the modifiable factors that influence engagement in weight-loss interventions, and how these differ between younger and older adults.
REC name
London - Surrey Borders Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/PR/0487
Date of REC Opinion
13 Jun 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion